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Gameplay screenshot from House Builder showing a partially constructed house in a diverse environment, highlighting the game's realistic building mechanics and global architecture.

Rebuilding Memories With House Builder

Posted on January 13, 2024May 22, 2025 By Ronny Fiksdahl

From childhood chaos to digital construction—House Builder revives nostalgia, creativity, and the art of rebuilding.

Let me take you back to a rather dramatic day in my childhood: the day my house decided to mimic a bonfire. Picture this: I’m coming back from school, and there it is, my house, performing its best impression of a Fourth of July firework display. Police, ambulances, fire trucks – it was like a block party gone wrong. Neighbors were out, some screaming, some just staring in disbelief. And there I was, amidst all this chaos, struck by the most earth-shattering thought: my LEGO collection!

When I say LEGO, I’m not talking about a handful of bricks. I had mountains of these colorful plastic treasures, each painstakingly collected. And there they were, potentially turning into a melted masterpiece. Alongside them, my schoolbooks – what would my teacher say the day after when I didn’t bring my books? I guess you could say I was in a bit of shock, with a hint of LEGO-nostalgia.

Fast-forward a few months, and we’re building a new house on the same spot. Everyone was safe, including the dogs, but those Legos… oh, those Legos. I mourned them like lost treasure.

Fast-forward again, 35 years later, and here I am playing House Builder. It’s almost like reliving that rebuilding experience, but without the drama and with a lot more fun.


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House Builder

Release Date: November 11, 2021

Genre: Simulation, Building, Casual

Developer/Publisher: FreeMind S.A.

Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation

What Is a House Builder?

House Builder is a straightforward, hands-on simulation where you build different types of homes from around the world. It’s like digital LEGO for grown-ups—minus the foot pain. From igloos to forest huts and beyond, you’ll gradually unlock more complex building projects while learning how different materials and methods work across various regions and eras.

Main Features

  • Build all over the world – Explore architectural styles across climates and continents.
  • Learn new technologies – Level up and unlock tools that make the job easier and faster.
  • Demolish – Some houses must be torn down and rebuilt from the ground up.
  • Go back in time – Experience historical builds and iconic designs.
  • Diverse climates – Adapt to extreme heat, snow, and the dangers of local wildlife.

Rebuilding Without the Risk

Playing House Builder is therapeutic. No permits. No blisters. Just pure, satisfying progression. It gives players a relaxing loop of gathering, building, upgrading, and admiring their work—no background in architecture required.

Final Thoughts

If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own place or just want to unwind with some methodical creativity, House Builder might surprise you. It’s a chill, constructive way to scratch that design itch. And for me? It brought back memories of childhood, loss, and rebuilding—only this time, no fire trucks were needed.


Written by Ronny Fiksdahl, Founder & Editor of Fix Gaming Channel.

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